In Good Health
Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson, Maayan Voss de Bettancourt | AURN
Each week, In Good Health, from the creators of Radio Health Journal, breaks down important news in medicine, science and technology with the help of world-renowned experts. Our three weekly segments will help guide you to a happier, healthier life – with some fun facts to share at dinner parties. Can magic mushrooms cure your depression? Have we outrun natural selection?
Hosted by Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson and Maayan Voss de Bettancourt and produced by Kristen Farrah and Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe, listen, and rate. If you’re looking for older episodes, you can find our entire segment catalog on our website ingoodhealthpodcast.org. Also, check out the latest on FB, IG, X, and YouTube @ingoodhealthpod.
Hosted by Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson and Maayan Voss de Bettancourt and produced by Kristen Farrah and Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe, listen, and rate. If you’re looking for older episodes, you can find our entire segment catalog on our website ingoodhealthpodcast.org. Also, check out the latest on FB, IG, X, and YouTube @ingoodhealthpod.
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Sep 3, 2023 • 11min
Is There Such Thing As A ‘Safe’ Amount Of Caffeine For Teens?
Energy drinks have only gotten more popular since their creation in 1949. Today, many products market to younger audiences through sweet flavors like ‘tropical punch’ or ‘blue raspberry’ that contain up to 200 milligrams of caffeine. Doctor Holly Benjamin, a professor of pediatrics, discusses the dangers of adolescents consuming high amounts of caffeine.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/is-there-such-thing-as-a-safe-amount-of-caffeine-for-teens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 30, 2023 • 4min
Medical Notes: Red Meat Allergies, Misdiagnosing Antibiotics, And An Illness That’s Disguised As Picky Eating
Are tick bites messing up your diet? Then, new technology can detect Covid-19 in just seconds. Then, is your child a picky eater, or the victim of a chronic disease? And finally…do you really need an antibiotic?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-red-meat-allergies-misdiagnosing-antibiotics-and-an-illness-thats-disguised-as-picky-eating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 27, 2023 • 11min
Evolution Pt.2: Is The Success Of Humanity Based On Luck?
Last week Dr. Tony Capra, an epidemiologist, explained how evolution protected our ancestors based on their environments. Today, we’re breaking down how this same genetic history affects our current biological makeup – including our vulnerability to disease: where it comes from and why we haven’t yet evolved to be fully protected from illness. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/evolution-pt-2-is-the-success-of-humanity-based-on-luck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 27, 2023 • 15min
Sickle Cell Disease: An Evolutionary Protection Turned Deadly
Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic diseases in America. Red blood cells become crescent-shaped and die much earlier than healthy cells. Oddly enough, the cause of this disease stems from an evolutionary advantage against malaria. Our experts explain the health and financial burdens of sickle cell disease.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/sickle-cell-disease-an-evolutionary-protection-turned-deadly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 23, 2023 • 3min
Medical Notes: The Rise of Leprosy in America, Eliminating Child Labor, and a New Era of Robotic Prosthetics
Cases of leprosy are on the rise in Florida. Then, how does a new battery help eliminate child labor? And finally, the future of robotic prosthetics is here.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-rise-of-leprosy-in-america-eliminating-child-labor-and-a-new-era-of-robotic-prosthetics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2023 • 12min
Evolution Pt.1: How Our Ancestry Is Revolutionizing Precision Medicine
Science has come to learn that one treatment plan or medication won’t work the same for every patient. We need to tailor every dosage and application specifically for each person to have the best results. Our expert this week explains that in order to move into this new era of medicine, we need to take a look back at our evolutionary path.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/evolution-pt-1-how-our-ancestry-is-revolutionizing-precision-medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2023 • 15min
Revealing The Hidden Symptoms And Stigmas Surrounding Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries can range from mild to severe, but there are symptoms that may not show up until months or years after the incident. Personality changes, hallucinations, and delusions are all common occurrences. Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi, a cognitive neuroscientist, reveals the best practices to heal from a TBI, including meditation and nutrition.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/revealing-the-hidden-symptoms-and-stigmas-surrounding-brain-injuries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 16, 2023 • 3min
Medical Notes: How We Can Hear Silence, Using a Blood Disease To Fight Dementia, and the Rise of Snake Bites in America
Can we hear silence? Then, can a disease protect us from dementia? And finally, extreme heat isn’t the only threat this summer.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-we-can-hear-silence-using-a-blood-disease-to-fight-dementia-and-the-rise-of-snake-bites-in-america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13, 2023 • 12min
Mercury Hats, Arsenic Dresses, and Poisoned Shoes: Toxic Fashion
Clothes have always been a main form of non-verbal communication, but is this display of individuality worth the cost of our health? Alden Wicker, author of To Dye For, exposes the fashion industry’s frequent use of harsh and toxic chemicals that are serious threats to our health.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/mercury-hats-arsenic-dresses-and-poisoned-shoes-toxic-fashion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13, 2023 • 15min
Have We Cheated Natural Selection?
Natural selection is the driving force behind evolution and has helped humanity survive for thousands of years. But now that we’ve invented objects that let us dive deep in the ocean or live in Antarctica, have we cheated this ancient process? An expert reveals how natural selection works and how humans may be its best ally.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/have-we-cheated-natural-selection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
